For the 2023-24 school year, there are 381 private schools serving 67,914 students in Kentucky (there are 1,535 public schools, serving 653,795 students). 9% of all K-12 students in Kentucky are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,014 for elementary schools and $8,226 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Kentucky include St. Joseph Academy, Trinity Christian Academy and Lexington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 11% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kentucky?
The best top ranked private schools in Kentucky include St. Joseph Academy, Trinity Christian Academy and Lexington Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kentucky?
381 private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $7,014 for elementary schools and $8,226 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kentucky?
Kentucky private schools are approximately 11% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Kentucky are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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